Young Adult Books Being Turned Into Movies

Hot Young Adult Books to Read Before They're Movies

It's no secret that we're big fans of reading books before they're turned into movies, but sometimes reading the classics (looking at you, Anna Karenina) can be a bit of a chore. For that reason, we've rounded up this list of young adult novels that are being adapted for the big screen. Not only have they earned acclaim and buzz, but they're also fast and easy reads.

The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp

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What it's about: A life-of-the-party high school senior named Sutter Keely is only interested in the "spectacular now." He's coasting through life, not completely sure he's happy, until he meets fellow senior Aimee, a girl with big dreams and a tough home life.

Who's starring: The film, which was a big hit at Sundance Film Festival, features Miles Teller as Sutter and Shailene Woodley as Aimee. Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Brie Larson are also in the film.

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Divergent by Veronica Roth

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What it's about: The author's debut novel is the first book in a Hunger Games-like trilogy set in a dystopian Chicago. In the post-apocalyptic society, people have divided themselves into five factions, each based on one core value. When 16-year-old Tris finds out she falls into more than one faction, she struggles and turns to the help of her instructor, Tobias.

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What it's about: This novel follows a young girl who's been in a terrible accident. After the trauma, 17-year-old Mia can't remember what happened, but she slowly tries to put all the pieces together in her mind.

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What it's about: Childhood best friends Alex and Rosie are separated as teenagers when Alex's family moves from Dublin to America. Rosie feels lost and plans to join him in Boston, but a surprise pregnancy keeps her tied to Ireland, and they struggle to navigate true love.

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What it's about: In this heartrending novel, a boy comes home to find a box of tapes recorded by his classmate and crush Hannah, who has recently killed herself. She lists 13 reasons why she did it, which include his actions.

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What it's about: The son of Poseidon and his friends head into the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece.

Who's starring: Stanley Tucci will play Dionysus, Sean Bean will play Zeus, and Logan Lerman will star as Percy Jackson.

Release date: Sept. 19

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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

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What it's about: In the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy, Katniss Everdeen thinks she's safe back at home in District 12, until it's announced that she's going back to the arena for the 75th Games.

Who's starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth are reprising their roles from The Hunger Games, but here's the full cast list.

Release date: Nov. 21

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Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler

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What it's about: Daniel Handler, the author of the Lemony Snicket series, takes on high school romance in this chronicle of the relationship between bookish Min and Ed, the popular captain of the basketball team. If you can't guess, they broke up.

Who's starring:True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld is in negotiations to star as Min.

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The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

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What it's about: In Jandy Nelson's tear-jerking novel, 17-year-old Lennie deals with the fallout around her after her older sister passes away from a heart attack.

Who's starring:Selena Gomez's production company has optioned the book, and Gomez will star as Lennie.

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Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

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What it's about: After an alien war, a prolific child is sent to military school in space to prepare for future warfare.

Who's starring:Asa Butterfield will star as Ender Wiggin with Hailee Steinfeld playing his schoolmate Petra. Ben Kingsley and Harrison Ford have also signed on for the film.

Release date: Oct. 31

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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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What it's about: The 16-year-old Hazel is struggling to come to terms with her terminal cancer when she falls in love with a teen cancer survivor named Augustus.

Who's starring: Shailene Woodley will lead the film as Hazel, but the rest of the cast is yet to be determined.